The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is partnering with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to create the Made in Illinois grant program. A total of $1 million in funding has been allocated to this program, which will provide up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to small and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers. Through the matching fund grants, Illinois manufacturers can meet growing market demands and expand their businesses.

To be eligible for the grants, companies must be operational in Illinois for over three years and employ between five and 250 people. This grant program will be accepting applications through March 31. For more information on the Made in Illinois program visit www.imec.org/madeinillinois.